"The standard of review for denial of a motion to continue is generally whether the trial court abused its discretion. Morin v. Sharp, 144 N.C. App. 369, 373, 549 S.E.2d 871, 873, disc. review denied, 354 N.C. 219, 557 S.E.2d 531 (2001).
N.c. Ct. App. Leg. Stand., CIVIL - PRETRIAL MATTERS, Motions to Continue